south plains fair

26 mugshots of people who were arrested on Monday September 19th, 2022 and held in the Lubbock County Detention Center. All people featured are innocent until proven guilty and have only been charged with a crime.

For over 100 years, the South Plains Fair has served Lubbock with amazing rides, food and entertainment. This year the fair is adding something new to the mix.

Also known as preview night, Buck-A-Ride Night means no parking fee, no gate charge and rides are only $1 at Lubbock's legendary South Plains Fair.

The South Plains Fair told KFYO News that it's implementing the new policy for safety reasons.

The South Plains Fair is just a few weeks away and that means it's time to get your granny, abuelita, or whatever older woman you have in your life ready to compete.

I know, I know. Meatballs? It might sound weird if you've never had them. I'm still a turkey leg girl at heart, but I tried some deep-fried meatballs from Holy Meatballs last year, and holy smokes, those thangs are delicious. We're currently one month away from this year's South Plains Fair...

There are some big changes from 2021 to 2022 for the South Plains Fair: new rides, new food and also some new entertainment.

If you're curious about all the rides coming to the Panhandle South Plains Fair in 2022, here's the full list, with price and requirements.

It's time for Lubbock County and the South Plains Fairgrounds to at least allow concealed carry. I hope to see it at the fair in 2022.

On Saturday, October 2nd another person was arrested at the South Plains Fair for bringing a gun.

A juvenile was arrested on Thursday, September 23rd, and charged with three felonies after allegedly bringing a gun into the South Plains Fair.

It's times like these when one reflects on their own mortality.